States, Republics, and Empires: The American Founding in Early Modern Perspective.

Pocock, J. G. A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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States, Republics, and Empires: The American Founding in Early Modern Perspective.

Pocock, J. G. A.

Social Science Quarterly, v68 n4 p703-23 Dec 1987

Views the founding of the United States by analyzing key terms in its language in contexts provided by the history of early modern political discourse. Focuses on the transformation of the words "federative" and "federal." Concludes by examining the presidency as the monarchical component of an imperial republic. (Author/LS)

Descriptors: Constitutional History, Language Usage, Political Science, Presidents of the United States, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution

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